ARED 4421 Art Education Methods 7-12

Scholarly targeted studies regarding state and national standards in correlation to classroom practice and assessment of visual art. An emphasis on teaching studio, art history and aesthetic inquiry methods appropriate for early upper middle and high school grades. Evidence of multicultural approaches to pedagogy, history and student/teacher associations will be evident in student interviews, shadowing of children in diverse settings and reflective practices discussed in class. Short field experiences outside of class are required. Background check must be completed before the course begins. Field observations outside of class are required.

Credits

3

Typically Offered

Spring

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Basic understanding of curriculum structures and art programs in grades 7-12 in the content areas of studio production, art history and art analysis; Evidence: curriculum research paper.
2. Curriculum comparison based on research (focus 7-12 grades).
3. Create lessons based on a variety of media and processes appropriate to teaching art: 2-Dimensional and 3-Dimensional Processes Evidence: Lessons based on hands-on projects based on state and national standards.
4. Understand and explain the role of the art teacher as curriculum designer.
5. Create a curriculum outline based on research and curriculum theory.
6. Create 1 unit of study based on the curriculum outline. Evidence: development of one 1 unit of study.
7. Demonstrate effective action research practices that are designed to impact the local school and student in a positive way. Evidence: Observation hours and presentations.